Big Data Handbook
Big Data Handbook Survey Details The research for this report was conducted from May – June, 2013. It is based on an online survey among 123 manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers/distributors/co-operatives and 3PL (third-party logistics) providers who are at least a little familiar with big data. Objective To understand how supply chain leaders are building capabilities to […]
Mining for Supply Chain Insights
Mining for Supply Chain Insights from Lora Cecere Report Details: Over the past four months, the Supply Chain Insights team mined supply chain data from multiple sources—balance sheets, market indexes, and quantitative data—to better understand the relationship between the choices in supply chain processes and balance sheet results. This study included data from 1449 public […]
The Role of the Store
RESEARCH OVERVIEW: Objective: To understand how retailers are redefining the role of the store in a world of increasing channel convergence. Highlight: Survey respondents report an increase in channel proliferation, but the majority of sales are still happening in bricks and mortar store formats. There is a need to master channel convergence and use the […]
Conquering the Supply Chain Effective Frontier
Conquering the Supply Chain Effective Frontier – 27 NOV 2017 – Report from Lora Cecere Report Details: This report is based on the analysis of orbit chart charts showing year-over-year supply chain performance at the intersection of operating margin and inventory turns for 16 industries for the period of 2006-2016. The goal is to help supply […]
Three Techniques to Improve Organizational Alignment
RESEARCH OVERVIEW: Objective: To understand how different functional groups view their supply chain agility, team alignment and performance against functional goals. Highlight: Organizational alignment matters. There are 3 key techniques to improve alignment and combat supply and demand volatility: clear agility definition, sales and operations planning, and supply chain center of excellence. Survey Details: The research […]
Talent: The Future Supply Chain’s Missing Link
RESEARCH OVERVIEW: Survey Details: The research for this report was conducted from February 25 – July 28, 2013. It is based on an online survey among 35 manufacturers in supply chain management. Objective: To understand the current state of supply chain talent related to hiring, recruiting and training and the success of current solutions. Highlight: […]
Insights on Building a Healthcare Value Network
RESEARCH OVERVIEW: Objective: To understand how we can drive more value into supply chain processes and reduce overall costs for healthcare. Highlight: The healthcare industry is stuck and with new regulation and taxation restrictions, redesign is critical. By working together and understanding the basics of supply chain management, quick and powerful improvement is possible, but […]
Imagining the Future of Supply Chain Management
Imagining the Future of Supply Chain Management – report – 29 NOV 2017 from Lora Cecere Report Details: This report is based on quantitative research results from attendees and case studies from innovators attending the 2017 Supply Chain Insights Global Summit in Atlanta, GA. Objective: To combine research and case studies to spark new discussions, […]
2017 Research in Review
2017 Research in Review – report – 19 DEC from Lora Cecere A summary document that highlights the significant findings from the Supply Chain Insights research team for 2017.
Rethinking Supply Chain Analytics
Rethinking Supply Chain Analytics – report – 23 JAN 2018 from Lora Cecere Report Details: The research for this report was conducted via an online survey from October 24 – December 12, 2017. Surveys were conducted among a mix of business users (manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers/distributors/co-operatives, n=56) and vendors (software providers, consultants, and third-party logistics […]